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Forrest's Yard Townhouse
10.0
Fantastic
- 8 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- No pets allowed
- 17 People
- WiFi
- Cottage
Forrest's Townhouse is a magnificent self-catering property situated in the centre of Kendal with free parking for up to six cars.
The building comprises two well-appointed apartments (which can be hired individually, too, sleeping 9 in Apt 1 and 8 in Apt 2) spread over three floors, each sleeping up to eight guests. Both Apartments share a secure private entrance hallway, so leaving each apartment's front door open is safe, creating a unique combined space.
The family-friendly Townhouse is within a short stroll of the super choice of bars and restaurants, the Brewery Arts Centre and Cinema and of course, the River Kent.
Apartment One
Spanning the first floor of the Grade II listed building is a beautiful living room, four spacious bedrooms, a smaller sitting room with a sofa and TV (ideal for kids), two bathrooms and two en-suite loos.
The spacious living room with a large log burner and comfortable leather sofas and armchairs, seating eight in total, provides guests with superb relaxation space, plus a 40" Freeview Smart TV. Views through the three ceiling-height windows look over the main shopping street called Highgate.
The open-plan dining and kitchen area is great for everyone to get together for a meal. The modern kitchen, with breakfast bar, includes a 4-plate induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer and fridge & freezer, overlooks the ornate wooden dining table seating up to 16 people.
Apartment Two
Spans the top two floors of the buildings. On the first floor, you have a spacious living room and dining area with comfortable leather sofas, a 40" Freeview TV and a log burner. The dining table to the side of the room seats eight people. The separate kitchen, fitted with modern appliances including a 4-plate induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer and fridge & freezer, is a great space to cook a meal.
Also on the first floor are two bedrooms, the first offers a super-king bed and fitted cupboards (original features). The second provides a super-king zip & link bed, which is a double by default but can split into two single beds on request. The first of the bathrooms comprises a bath and a separate shower. Apart from the shower, which was added, the bathroom is the original suite which was beautifully restored.
Up the stairs to the top floor is the new modern bathroom, with a free-standing rolltop bath, separate shower and loo and two additional twin bedrooms to the end of the corridor.
History
The earliest known record of the building is a map, dating back to 1758, showing two separate buildings. Later records from 1833 show that "M Forrest" owned the buildings - hence the name Forrest's Yard.
Twenty years later, in 1853, records show both buildings as one, suggesting that building work was carried out the join the two together. Records also show the new owner as Mr George Forrest, who was a surgeon and also the twice-elected Local Town Mayor.
Now, Grade II Listed, the property has been carefully refurbished to a high standard while retaining many of the original features.
The building comprises two well-appointed apartments (which can be hired individually, too, sleeping 9 in Apt 1 and 8 in Apt 2) spread over three floors, each sleeping up to eight guests. Both Apartments share a secure private entrance hallway, so leaving each apartment's front door open is safe, creating a unique combined space.
The family-friendly Townhouse is within a short stroll of the super choice of bars and restaurants, the Brewery Arts Centre and Cinema and of course, the River Kent.
Apartment One
Spanning the first floor of the Grade II listed building is a beautiful living room, four spacious bedrooms, a smaller sitting room with a sofa and TV (ideal for kids), two bathrooms and two en-suite loos.
The spacious living room with a large log burner and comfortable leather sofas and armchairs, seating eight in total, provides guests with superb relaxation space, plus a 40" Freeview Smart TV. Views through the three ceiling-height windows look over the main shopping street called Highgate.
The open-plan dining and kitchen area is great for everyone to get together for a meal. The modern kitchen, with breakfast bar, includes a 4-plate induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer and fridge & freezer, overlooks the ornate wooden dining table seating up to 16 people.
Apartment Two
Spans the top two floors of the buildings. On the first floor, you have a spacious living room and dining area with comfortable leather sofas, a 40" Freeview TV and a log burner. The dining table to the side of the room seats eight people. The separate kitchen, fitted with modern appliances including a 4-plate induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer and fridge & freezer, is a great space to cook a meal.
Also on the first floor are two bedrooms, the first offers a super-king bed and fitted cupboards (original features). The second provides a super-king zip & link bed, which is a double by default but can split into two single beds on request. The first of the bathrooms comprises a bath and a separate shower. Apart from the shower, which was added, the bathroom is the original suite which was beautifully restored.
Up the stairs to the top floor is the new modern bathroom, with a free-standing rolltop bath, separate shower and loo and two additional twin bedrooms to the end of the corridor.
History
The earliest known record of the building is a map, dating back to 1758, showing two separate buildings. Later records from 1833 show that "M Forrest" owned the buildings - hence the name Forrest's Yard.
Twenty years later, in 1853, records show both buildings as one, suggesting that building work was carried out the join the two together. Records also show the new owner as Mr George Forrest, who was a surgeon and also the twice-elected Local Town Mayor.
Now, Grade II Listed, the property has been carefully refurbished to a high standard while retaining many of the original features.
Forrest's Townhouse is a magnificent self-catering property situated in the centre of Kendal with free parking for up to six cars. The building comprises of two separate well-appointed apartments spread over three floors, each sleeping up to eight guests. Both Apartments share a secure private entrance hallway, so it is safe to leave each apartments front door open, creating a unique combined space.
The family-friendly Townhouse is within a short stroll of the super choice of bars and restaurants, the Brewery Arts Centre and Cinema and of course the River Kent.
Summary:
Sleeps 16 (8 per apartment)
Large dining table for 16 people.
Kendal town centre, with private parking for 6 cars.
Walk to all the restaurants, bars, and attractions.
Easy reach to Windermere and central lakes by car, bus or train.
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What this place offers you
WiFi
Parking
TV
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Microwave
Heating
Towels
Sleeping arrangements
Baby bed
Where you'll stay
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House rules
- Check-in: From 16:00
- Check-out: Until 10:00
- Pets not allowed
Good to know
- Family friendly
Guest reviews
10.0
Fantastic
Exceptional
10.0
David S., Apr 2025
A large property perfectly for bigger groups who wish the convenience of staying in town and walking to everything they need. For example, coffee right next door, multiple markets close by, about a dozen restaurants and take out close by. Big kitchen and table if you wish to cook with enough kitch...
Exceptional
10.0
Sofia H., Feb 2025
Wow! This place was probably one of the best we've ever stayed at. It's huge, plenty of space for our family of 12, 2 beautiful living rooms and an enormous dining table big enough gor us to all eat together. The apartments were decorated beautifully, with lots of attention to detail. Rooms were spa...
Exceptional
10.0
Jayne S., Jul 2023
Fabulous apartment, great for a group of adults . Home from home. Very central and ideal for our action packed street choirs weekend. Spacious and well decorated.
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